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Stage 1 · New Zealand

The mechanicin your pocket.

Plug a supported dongle into your car, scan, and PitMate explains the fault out loud in plain English.

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Works with standard OBD-II Spoken and on-screen answers 1 month free AI help 50% off until 31 Dec

PitMate on an Android phone: fault-code results ranked by priority, with a scan and the AI mechanic on the phones beside it

70,000+fault codes and descriptions in the database
1 monthof free AI help for every new user
OBD-IIworks with the standard port in most cars
Androidfirst. iPhone needs a Bluetooth LE dongle

How it works

Three steps to an answer

1

Plug in

Put the dongle in the 16-pin OBD-II port under the dash, switch the ignition on, and open PitMate.

Vgate iCar Pro 2S in the OBD-II port

A Vgate iCar Pro 2S dongle plugged into the OBD-II port under a car's dashboard, lit blue

PitMate scanning a vehicle for warning lights, fault codes and readiness information, on an Android phone

2

Scan

Stored, pending and permanent codes, ranked by severity.

Example scan results

PitMate fault-code results on an Android phone, showing three example codes ranked by priority

3

The avatar explains

It answers out loud and the text stays on screen. Ask "what does P0237 mean?"

The Test with Hub button is coming soon. The hub is not available yet.

PitMate AI mechanic screen on an Android phone, showing Sam and suggested questions

See it in action

Warning light on? Start with a clue.

Read the transcript

When a warning light comes on, it’s hard to know what it means—or what to do next.

PitMate helps you make sense of it.

Plug a small Bluetooth adapter into your car, connect the app, and scan for fault codes.

With more than 70,000 fault codes and descriptions in its database, PitMate gives you a clear place to start.

Meet Sam, your AI mechanic.

Sam explains what a code may mean in plain English, shares common causes, and helps you decide what to check next.

A code is a clue, not a confirmed diagnosis.

PitMate helps you investigate and verify the issue before you decide on a repair.

And there’s more to come.

The PitMate hub is being developed to guide advanced tests and use live measurements, bringing new diagnostic capabilities to home users.

Want to help shape what comes next?

Register your interest in the PitMate hub beta testing programme at getpitmate.com.

PitMate: understand the fault, find the next step.

What it does today

Everything you need for a first look

PitMate fault-code results on an Android phone, showing three example codes ranked by priority — Fault codes. Example screen.

VIN garage. Scan or type a VIN and keep every car you look after.

Coming soon

The PitMate hub

A diagnostic hub for deeper tests is coming. It is not available yet, and you do not need it to scan, read codes or get spoken explanations. Concept images: the final app and hub may differ.

Register your interest in the hub beta

The PitMate hub kit on a workshop bench: the boxed diagnostic hub, a bag of colour-coded probe leads, a quick start guide and a phone showing the app — Coming soon The kit

The PitMate diagnostic hub from several angles, with colour-coded ports, probe leads, a fuse-tap adapter and kit packaging — Coming soon The hub

Coming soon The app

The PitMate app on a tablet: a guided live voltage test with a digital voltmeter, signal trend, connection diagram and a safety caution — Coming soon Guided tests

Get the app

Install PitMate

Get the app from the store, then plug in a supported Bluetooth OBD-II dongle. Bring your own, or get one on Amazon.

US$49.95 for PitMate

Introductory offer: 50% off until 31 December 2026.

Includes one month of free AI help.

Get it onGoogle Play Coming soon Download on theApp Store Coming soon

iPhone needs a Bluetooth LE dongle. We will say here when iPhone is ready.

1 · An Android phoneWith Bluetooth.
2 · A supported dongleBring one, or get the Vgate iCar Pro 2S.
3 · A car with an OBD-II portThe 16-pin socket, usually under the dash.

Supported dongle

Vgate iCar Pro 2S

The launch dongle for stage 1. A third-party Bluetooth OBD-II adapter made by Vgate, available on Amazon so you can start with a dongle that is supported by PitMate.

Get it on Amazon

Already have one? Any dongle on our supported list works.

FAQ

Quick answers

How much does PitMate cost?

US$49.95. There is an introductory offer of 50% off until 31 December 2026. A new user also gets one month of free AI help. The dongle is bought separately on Amazon, at the seller's price.

What is a dongle?

A small Bluetooth adapter that plugs into your car's OBD-II port, usually under the dash. It lets your phone talk to the car.

What is the PitMate hub?

A diagnostic hub for deeper tests. It is being developed, it is not available yet, and you do not need it to use PitMate with a dongle.

Does it work offline?

Scanning and reading codes work without a connection. Spoken and AI explanations need one.

Which cars does it work with?

Most cars with an OBD-II port. Some newer Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models (about 2018 on) restrict some functions through a security gateway. PitMate does not bypass it.

Will it work on my car?

We cannot promise it for every car. If your car has an OBD-II port and a supported dongle connects, scanning and live data should work. If something does not, tell us and include the car details.

What does the free month include?

Every new user gets one month of free AI assistance. Details to come

How do I report a fault?

Use the box below. Include your car, phone, dongle and what happened.

Report a fault

[email protected]

Email us a report

Please include:

Car make, model, year and engine
Phone model and Android or iOS version
The dongle you used
What happened
The code, if there is one